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AMPLIFIER-TUNER/CD PLAYER
RD-VH7
CASSETTE TAPE DECK
X-VH7
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
Before installation, be sure to read “System configuration” and “Installa-
tion” in this manual to ensure correct installation. 0,!
This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above.
Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the
country and sales area.
COMPACT COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
TEXT
B60-4280-10 EN
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SAFETY Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. 2 Before applying power Before applying power RD-VH7/X-VH7 (EN) Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. ............................................................................. AC 120 V only EUROPE & U.K. ............................................................ AC 230 V only Safety precautions WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE TH
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3 Before applying power RD-VH7/X-VH7 (EN) Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying power ....................................... 2 TUNER OPERATIONS Introduction ........................................................... 6 Special features ................................................................ 7 Receiving broadcast station…........................ 34 Selecting a preset station (Preset call) .................... 34 SAFETY Manual tunin
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4 Before applying power RD-VH7/X-VH7 (EN) Demonstration The demonstration consists of sequential switch- DEMO ON (Demonstration executed): ing of display for showing the functions available While the power is set to ON , press and hold the with the system. “auto/mono, demo” key on the amplifier-tuner/ The audio does not change while the demonstra- CD player for more than 2 seconds. tion is active. auto Demonstration cannot be started during playback /mono (or recording) of a source. demo Ö Provi
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5 Before applying power RD-VH7/X-VH7 (EN) Note on the instruction manuals Among the VH series models, some are provided with a system instruction manual describing both the RD-VH7 (amplifier-tuner/ CD player) and X-VH7 (cassette deck) while some are provided with an independent instruction manual describing only the purchased model. This is intended to fa- cilitate each purchaser perform system operations any time if he or she purchases other separately available system components later. Please
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6 Introduction Before applying power RD-VH7/X-VH7 (EN) VH series Thank you for purchasing an VH series product. The VH series system components include the amplifier-tuner/ CD player, MD recorder and cas- sette deck, so the user can select and purchase desired models among them. By connecting some of these components using KENWOOD system control cords, convenient system operations will be available as described below. Remote control The basic operations of the source components (cassette deck, M
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7 Before applying power Introduction RD-VH7/X-VH7 (EN) Special features q Amplifier designed with emphasis on sound quality (Pure A amplification) The Pure A class reproduction mode is built in to improve the sound quality during low-level listening. The sound quality is switched automatically into AB-class as the volume level is de- creased to ensure transparent, clear sound at all levels. q Free layout The system components can be installed vertically on the sides (lengthwise) as well as the c
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SAFETY 9 Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Before applying power RD-VH7/X-VH7 (EN) 14. Abnormal smell – If an abnormal smell or smoke is 18. Power lines – An outside antenna system should not detected, immediately turn the power OFF and unplug be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or the appliance from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall or nearest service center. into such
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function indicator Dolby NR direction B-type C-type reverse forward rev.mode crls pause PREPARATION 10 System configuration, Installation System configuration, Installation RD-VH7/X-VH7 (EN) System configuration The VH series system components can be installed either vertically on the sides (lengthwise) or horizon- tally by stacking one component on another. If you purchased the RD-VH7 alone, install it properly by also referring to the instruction manuals of the components to which it is connec
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PREPARATION 12 System connection System connection RD-VH7/X-VH7 (EN) 1. Connection of antenna Connect the antenna as shown in the figure. Do not plug the power cord into a wall AC outlet until the connection has been completed. 1 23 Connection of the Accessory Antenna AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna The supplied antenna is for indoor use. Place it as far as The accessory antenna is for temporary indoor use only. possible from the main system, TV set, speaker cords and For stable signal recepti
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PREPARATION 13 System connection RD-VH7/X-VH7 (EN) 2. Connection of audio cord Malfunction of microcomputer If operation is not possible or errone- Here, connection of separately sold components ous display appears even though all also will be explained under consideration of sys- connections have been made prop- tem connection. Please install correctly according erly, reset the microcomputer refer- to the purchased components and connect the re- ring to “In case of difficulty”. I quired cords.
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PREPARATION 14 System connection RD-VH7/X-VH7 (EN) 3. Connection of system control cord Caution for Connection When connections are to be made, make sure that the power plug is not plugged into a wall AC outlet. Connect the equipment as shown in the figures. Amplifier-tuner/ CD player (RD-VH7) Connection of system control cord GND ANTENNA SPEAKERS AM FM 75Ω (6~16Ω) Plugging the connector R ¶ DIGITAL SYSTEM OUT Insert straight until it clicks and locks. OPTICAL CONTROL Unplugging the connector To
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PREPARATION 15 System connection RD-VH7/X-VH7 (EN) 4. Connection of speakers Connect the speakers as shown in the figure. Do not plug the power cord into a wall AC outlet until the connection has been completed. Speaker (Right) Speaker (Left) (6-16W ) (6-16W ) 1Cord prepara- tion. 2Loosen. á»»á SPEAKERS (6~16Ω) 3Insert. R L 4Secure. Amplifier-tuner/ CD player REC OUT PLAY IN SPEAKERS (6~16Ω) (RD-VH7) L TAPE SUPER R WOOFER PRE OUT R L L MD R AUX IN REC OUT PLAYIN SUPER WOOFER PRE OUT Ö Never shor
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PREPARATION 16 Controls and indicators Controls and indicators RD-VH7/X-VH7 (EN) Main Unit Amplifier-tuner/ CD player (RD-VH7) 1 ^ % $ # stereo amplifier/tuner/CD RD-VH7 eject multi control mode input 2 tuning p.call enter standby band timer 3 phones auto /mono demo 4 5 6 7 890 ! @ Cassette deck (X-VH7) U.K. and Europe U.S.A. 1 $ # auto reverse cassette deck X-VH7 eject tape loading mechanism function indicator recording Dolby NR direction 2 standby 3 rev.mode Dolby NR 4 5
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PREPARATION 17 Controls and indicators RD-VH7/X-VH7 (EN) Amplifier-tuner/CD player (RD-VH7) 1“0 eject” key 9“7 stop” key The key lights in blue when a CD is loaded inside. When power is OFF (standby): 2“standby/timer” indicator p,E Press to display the time of the day for 5 seconds. When power is ON :Not lit. Á When power is OFF (standby) :Lights in red. During CD playback: During timer standby :Lights in green. Press to stop playback. ¦ 3Remote sensor 0“enter, 6” key 4“phones” jack £ During ope
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PREPARATION 18 Controls and indicators RD-VH7/X-VH7 (EN) Remote control Unit When the system control cord is connected, this remote control can be used to operate the entire system. The keys on the remote control unit with the same names as on the main unit have the same function as the keys on the main unit. 1Timer-related keys 4POWER key POWER SLEEP TIMER POWER SLEEP TIMER 1 4 REPEAT 123 RANDOM 456 P.MODE 2 789 5CD play mode/ pro- 5 CHECK gram-related keys +10 0 +100 2Numeric/ O.T.E. keys TAPE
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PREPARATION 19 Controls and indicators RD-VH7/X-VH7 (EN) 1Timer-related keys 4POWER key “SLEEP” key R “ POWER” key ª,p ,E Press to set the sleep timer. Press to switch the power of the amplifier-tuner/CD “TIMER” key p, R player (RD-VH7) ON and OFF (standby). When system Press to execute or cancel a timer program. components are connected through system control cords, press to turn the entire system power ON and 2Numeric/ O.T.E. key OFF. This key is also used in timer programming. Numeric keys 5C
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